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Overview |
Bethel University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 3,026 students)
Bethel University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Arcadia than Bethel University ($46,430.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Bethel University ($29,692 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 19.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,490 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Bethel University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($30,934 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 23 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Bethel University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Arcadia? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Arcadia and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Arcadia University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,400)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/